Zara's Website Now Features Models Over the Age of 40

Your favorite affordable retailer—also known as Zara—just did something different and, honestly, refreshing with part of its fall 2017 online collection. A new apparel category was slyly added to the left rail entitled Timeless, with classic pieces that definitely live up to its name—but so do the women wearing them.

Each model featured in the subcollection, including Malgosia Bela, Yasmin Warsame, and Kristina de Coninck, is over the age of 40, and are featured on the site not only showcasing the clothes but also discussing age, style, and what getting older has meant to them.

In a video on zara.com, Bela shares how insecure she'd get when she was younger. "I prefer myself so much better now than 10 years ago or 20 years ago," she says. "Obviously it will be nice to not get old and ugly, but then [the] mental process is only better for me. So, it's a paradox: More confidence and then you are getting old. But it's…I kind of like it."

The use of the word ugly aside, it's nice to see these beautiful women embracing aging and enjoying the benefits of growing older, especially in the age of Facetune, "antiaging creams," and the often deceptive lens of social media. This is a new move for Zara (and one that other retailers will copy) as they typically displays youthful, sometimes gaunt models across their website and ads.

Hopefully, the age inclusivity will remain even after this collection. Extra points if the models are used without any type of disclaimer like "classic" or "timeless," but hey, it's a start.

The items, of course, can be worn by anyone, at any age. From long coats and vintage style denim, to checked trench coats and slouchy sweaters, take a look at some of the images below, and shop the entire collection on zara.com.